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NIDDM, or Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2 diabetes), is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, where the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin. To compensate for this resistance and maintain normal blood glucose levels, the pancreas initially produces excess insulin, leading to increased levels of insulin in the blood (hyperinsulinemia).

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2% fluoride is one of the most commonly used desensitizing agents in dentistry. It works by strengthening enamel and reducing the permeability of dentin, which helps alleviate sensitivity in teeth. Fluoride treatments are widely used in clinical practice to manage dentinal hypersensitivity effectively.

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8-16 mg F/Kg body weight - This range represents the estimated maximum safe acute dose of fluoride for adults without significant risk of toxicity
The other options exceed safe thresholds: 16-32 mg/kg may cause mild toxicity, 30-64 mg/kg approaches lethal levels (LD50 ~32-64 mg/kg in acute exposure),

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According to current AHA guidelines, antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended only for patients at the highest risk. Conditions that warrant prophylaxis include prosthetic valves, history of infective endocarditis, and certain cyanotic heart diseases. Mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation is no longer recommended for prophylaxis.

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Periochip is a commercially available local drug delivery system containing chlorhexidine.

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The optimal range of orthodontic force for effective root uprighting is considered to be between 35 and 60 grams, balancing efficiency with the minimization of tissue damage.

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Which of the following is not a theory for local anaesthetic action: None of the above.

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Type IV is not a recognized classification for zinc phosphate cements.

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Routine relief of the incisal papilla area is necessary during denture fabrication to avoid pressure on the nasopalatine nerve and blood vessels, which can cause discomfort or pain for the patient.